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Hi, Today i took a hydrometer reading of my beer after it had been fermenting for 4-5 days and it read 1.008. I also sneaked a sip and it tasted like beer but had a really sour taste. I found the beer drinkable-ish but I cant imagine feeling like much more after a small glass. Is this usual...

Hi all, My first batch of beer is in the process of fermenting. I didn't have an air lock so I just drilled a small hole in the top of the lid to let the Co2 out. My question is there's a lot of head/froth coming out of the hole as expected I guess because it is fermenting and I may of...

Hi all, I just started making my first batch of beer from an extract can. I didn't buy a complete beer making kit with like the spoons, bottles barrels etc. I just brought an extract can, some brewing sugar and a 20L plastic bucket. I followed through the instructions with no problem. But I...

HI all, I'm a newbie from New Zealand. I have just started my first 23 liter batch of beer today! I hope it turns out alright. This forum seems great, I hope to learn many more new things and meet new people. Thanks